The NIT was once again on its last legs till Penn State pulled up with over 100 bus loads of fans. The once proud tourney is now the best of the real losers. All four teams this year had something to prove. They did. They didn't belong in the "Big Dance." San Diego State, whose claim to fame was a #1 Western seed showed they could not penetrate a zone or shoot outside. Baylor, played hard but has 2 non-athletes who alternate at C so they basically play with 4 men, even with one NBA G with a soft touch and quick hands. Notre Dame starts 3 white guys. Penn State has some good fundamental players and a fan base which include a live and very animated Jo-Pa in the stands. They won.... but the fans from these four schools seemed to forget the Big East just finished their tourney here , so New Yorkers who love their hoops were not that excited. With 65 teams in the NCAA's the time has come for a "mercy-killing."